Geology
Kane County, UT
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Signature Navajo Sandstone butte just inside Zion National Park's east entrance, etched with a grid of cross-bedding and joint fractures that read like a checkerboard. Roadside viewpoint on the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway is one of the park's most recognizable geologic roadside stops.
| Region | Kane County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.2158, -112.8801 |
| Rock | Navajo Sandstone |
| Pattern | Cross-bedding + joint fractures |
| Park | Zion NP — East Canyon / SR-9 |
| Elevation | ~6,520+ ft summit |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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